北京市房山区2025-2026学年高二上学期期中英语试题

房山区2025-2026学年度第一学期学业水平调研（一） 高二英语 本试卷共10页，满分100分，考试时长90分钟。考生务必将答案填涂或书写在答 题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 知识运用（共两节，30分) 第T节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 From a young age,I had dreamed of becoming a professional musician.I devoted hours to practicing the violin,1 myself performing on grand stages.So,when I auditioned ( for a famous music academy,I believed it was my chance to move closer to my goal. The day the results were released,I rushed to check my email.My heart2 as I opened the message."We appreciate your audition"and "The competition was intense"were followed by "3,we are unable to offen you a spot."I stared at the screen in disbelief. Had all my years of effort been for nothing? For weeks,I struggled with self-doubt.Every time I picked up my violin,I felt a strong sense of 4.Just as I was about to give up,my music teacher talked to me.She told me that rejection wasn't the end,but rather a redirection.She 5 me to join a community orchestra,where I could develop my skills and truly enjoy music. At first,I hesitated.I used to associate success with top programs and great titles.But after some thought,I decided to give it a try.To my surprise,playing in the orchestra reawakened my6.I met musicians from all walks of life and even had the chance to teach younger students.Unlike the 7 atmosphere of auditions,here I played purely for the love of music.I began to see that fulfillment wasn't just about fame-it was about 8 music with others in a meaningful way. Later,when I auditioned for another music program,I still felt nervous.But this time, 9 wouldn't shake me.I had learned that my dream wasn't about being accepted into one specific school-it was about the 10 of music itself. 高二英语第1页（共10页) 1.A discovering B.imagining C.realizing D.avoo 2.A.calmed B.warmed C.raced D.ached 3.A.Unfortunately B.Eventually C.Disappointingly D.Similarly 4.A.tiredness B.relief C.emptiness D.failure 5.A.encouraged B.forced C.elected D.permitted 6.△.doubt B fear C.appreciation D.enthusiasm 7 A.formal B.competitive C.embarrassing D.mysterious 8.A.creating B.recording C.sharing D.consuming 9.A.rejection B.anxiety C.criticism D.pressure 10.A.technique B.amusement C.popularit D.pleasure 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 阅读下列短文，根据短文内容填空。在未给提示词的空白处仅填写1个恰当的单词， 在给出提示词的空白处用括号内所给词的正确形式填空。请在答题卡指定区域作答。 A Now,one year 1(pass)since the hurricane struck New Orleans.And I have returned to my hometown as well as many ather families,but some others have yet to come back.Although we 12(surroundybw reminders of the disaster,we are working together to rebuild our homes and our lives. (thankful),we have another chance to look up at the stars of New Orleans,their beauty inspiring us and giving us confidence to move on. B Larry is a specially trained clown, works as part of a programme known as "hospital clowning".He chose this career because of his experience of going to hospital when he was a kid.Although,the dootors and nurses did a great job,hospitals weren't really designed for children.He spend)much of the time when he was there feeling frightened and more than a little bored!Now being a clown doctor means he can help people by 16 (entertain)them. C With the majority of attempts to climb Qomolangma resulting in either total success or failure,is there science behind this risk-taking?Studies indicate risk-taking is part of human nature,with some of us 17(likelv)to engage in risky behavior than others.A psychologist describes extreme climbers and thrill-seekers_ "Type T"personalities.These individuals consider (they)experts rather than risk-takers and do not expect to die.Research also suggests that tne desire (take)risks is linked to how much one expects to gain from the result. 高二英语第2页（共10页) 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，38分) 第一节（共14小题；每小题2分，共28分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题 卡上将该项涂黑。 A Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer Program Position Title:Wildlife Volunteer-Butterfly Monitors(2 positions) Dates Mid May to September,2026 Hours:8-16 hours/week Location:Cuyahoga Valley National Park Duties Volunteers work in team of two to help track butterfly monitoring areas.Butterfly monitoring areas are 1-2 miles in length and are walked one time per week.There are a total of three butterfly monitoring areas within the park.Butterflies are identified by using binoculars (望远镜).Data should be recorded on data sheets.. Skills Required Applicants must have self-motivation and be eager to work with others.Volunteers will work during days when temperature is 70 degrees or more,between 10:30 am and 5 pm.Ability to walk a long distance in hot and humid conditions is needed.Skills with basic butterfly identification are not a must but helpful. Other Requirements Applicants must complete a National Park Service Agreement and have their backgrounds looked into.Applicants must be Kent State University studemts now and U.S.citizenship is required. Application Please request an application from Mike Johnson at gkovach@kent.edu and send it back after filling by February 15,2026.If offered an interview,please come to Jamie Walters at the office at Cuyahoga Valley National Park with your personal resume that introduces your education and your previous work experience. For further information,please call Jamie Walters at (330)657-2142 or email iwalters@forcynp.org. 21.In this program,volunteers will A.help make a data record B.walk 1-2 miles every day C work at least 16 hours per week D.identify butterfly monitoring areas 高二英语第3页（共10页） 2.Appricants are required to A.be graduates of Kent State University B.sign a National Park Service Agreement C.make an application for U.S.citizenship D.have skills with basic butterfly recognition 23.What should be included in a personal resume? A.Present work duties. B.Education experience. C.Background check report. D.The date and time of the interview. B When I was a 19-year-old college student,a call from the hospital about my father's blood transfusion and throat surgery came the night before an exam.The blood transfusion was an easy decision.It was a relatively safe procedure.The throat surgery was another thing.I didn't know how my father would feel if he recovered consciousness and had a hole in his throat for the rest of his life.Ultimately,I refused.This experience made me even less willing to be vulnerable ()and honest about my struggles in making big decisions. Years later,I became a professor.I learned to value my students'growth and others' perceptions.My students needed compassion (and support.So,I shared something about my father's illness and death to show that life went on outside of my classroom,and grades were not the most important thing in the world.I told my students my past lessons.I knew they might be suffering in unpleasant situations,and I wanted them to know that if they needed help,I would understand.The response was immediate and powerful.My connections with students deepened and I could instruct them on a new level.I changed nothing about the way I delivered course material,but student exam scores improved.as did my teaching evaluations. A fellow professor asked me,"If this works so well,why didn't you do it sooner?"I said, "Vulnerability is really hard.It involves sharing of yourself as fully as you are able to, including admitting wrongdoing and acknowledging()that you can't always be your best self.Far from being a sign of weakness,it requires a ton of strength." Showing your imperfections,connecting with students on a deeper level,and creating space for them to grow will always be challenging,but it is worth it.I cannot know everything that is going on in every student's life,but I can always choose to be vulnerable and,in doing so, choose compassion. 高二英语第4页（共10页) 24.What was the author's struggle when he was 19? A.Balancing study and family responsibilities. B.Dealing with the pain of his father's death. C.Making a medical decision for his father. DPreparing for an important college exam. 25.The author shared his personal story with his students because A.he realized his students'need for compassion and support B.he hoped to change his way of delivering course C.he received the advice from a fellow professor D.he wanted to improve his teaching evaluations 26.How did the author's students react after his sharing? A.They formed a stronger connection with the author. B.They became more concentrated on their grades. e.They felt deeply sorry for the author's loss. D.They started to turn to the author for help. 27.What can you learn from the passage? A.A kind heart is the key to all doors. B.Reliability helps build deeper connections. C.Showing vulnerability needs and proves real strength. D.EXposing imperfections seeks and gains acknowledgement. C Laughing with friends releases feel-good brain chemicals,which also relieve pain,new research indicates. "Very little research has been done into why we laugh and what role it plays in society," study researcher Robin Dunbar,of the University of Oxford,said in a statement."We think that it is the bonding effects of the endorphin(rush that explain why laughter plays such an important role in our social lives." Endorphins are created in response to exercise,excitement,pain,spicy food,and love, among other things.In addition to giving us a "thrill",these chemicals raise our ability to ignore pain.So the researchers used the endorphins'pain relief to determine if laughter causes an endorphin release. They first tested participants for their pain threshold ()then exposed them to either a control or a laugh-inducing test,and then tested pain levels again.The tests included humorous videos and a live comedy show.Because laughter is such a social activity,the participants were tested both in groups and alone.The lab-based pain tests included wrapping a participant's arm in a frozen wine-cooling sleeve or a blood-pressure cuff.The pain tests were administered until the patient said they couldn't take it anymore.At the live shows,the researchers tested pain by having participants squat (against a wall until they collapsed. 高二英语第5页（共10页) Across all tests,the participants'ability to tolerate pain jumped after laughing.On average: watching about 15 minutes of comedy in a group increased pain threshold by 10 percent. Participants tested alone showed slightly smaller inereases in their pain threshold. "When laughter is elicited,pain thresholds are significantly increased,whereas when subjects watched something that does not naturaliy elicit laughter,pain thresholds do not change (and are often lower),"the authors write in the paper."These results can best be explained by the action of endorphins released by laughter." The researchers believe that the long series of out-breaths that accompany true laughter causc physical exhaustion of the stomach muscles and,in turn,trigger endorphin release. 28.What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A.Goals of the experiment. B.Reasons for the experiment. C.The result of the experiment. D.The process of the experiment. The word telicited"in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to A.contrahed B.measured C.tolerated D.caused 30.What can we learn from the passage? A.Gronp raughter is a social activity that benefits people emotionally. B.Group laughter can increase pain tolerance by releasing endorphins. C.Tne connection between laughter and endorphin rush has been debated. D.Individual laughter has a similar effect to group laughter on pain-relieving. D Adventure is an essential part of personal growth.Science lays out a persuasive reason for engaging in activities that bring us joy and challenge us.Enriching experiences often come from a combination of high effort and high enjoyment. In this context,adventure means seeking out and embracing activities that require significant effort,such as acquiring a new skill.Despite the difficulty,we label these experiences as fun because of the enjoyment and fulfillment they bring. Starting these experiences opens a gateway to discovery.As we step into adventure and face new challenges,we have no other option but to learn.Every new obstacle faced is an opportunity to become more knowledgeable.We uncover hidden strengths and develop valuable skills.Thesr experiences often reveal inner courage we might not have found otherwise. Moreover,exploring uncharted territories is not merely an escape from.the dull daily lif it's a vital exercise for our brains.Engaging in adventures stimulates our ability to be adaptive ar problem-solving.Research suggests we are also fostering neuroplasticity(神经可塑性).I creating new synapses(神经元突触)and strengthening existing ones,we enhance our brair 高二英语第6页（共10页) health and capacity.Every new adventure contributes to making our.minds sharper. Additionally,the role of adventure in building self-confidence is well-studied.Engaging in activities that push us out of our comfort zone generally leads to higher self-effieacy.When we nurture our awareness that we alone can overcome challenges,this earned internal strength. born from succeeding against barriers,empowers us in broader ways. This skill extends to embracing any new role that ehallenges us mentally and emotionally. The confidence gained from adventures spills over into various.aspects of our lives.Simply put, the increased self-confidence built through adventure is instrumental in shaping a more strong and confident self. So,how do we integrate this understanding?First,we must cast a wider net when defining adventure.It's not just about climbing mountains.Adventure can be found in any aetivity that pushes us out of our comfort zones and encourages us to engage with the unknown. The key is to seek experiences that stretch us,make us a bit uncomfortable,and require us to adapt and learn.In our personal pursuit of happiness,it's best to find opportunities to step beyond our comfort zones and embrace life's wonderful adventures. ,1.The first paragraph is written to A.define adventure in a new context B.introduce a latest scientific finding C.classify types of adventurous activities D.emphasize the importance of adventure 32.Which of the following can possibly open"a gateway to discovery"? A.A student attending the Orientation Day and making new friends. B.A designer learning complex new software and creating with it. C.A family playing their favorite board game together. D.A retired man taking his regular walk in the park. 83.How does adventure help build self-confidence? A.By helping us enrich daily life. B.By strengthening mental health and capacity. C.By offering us opportunities to try new roles. D.By improving our ability to overcome barriers. 34.Which of the following statements would the author agree with? A.Fe adventure is to step out of one's comfort zone. B.Climbing mountains is a unique form-of adventure. C.To explore the unknown is to embrace wonderful life. D.Uncomfortable experiences bring us near to happiness. 高二英语第7页（共10页) 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Humor is everywhere-in a friend's silly joke or a mistake you make that makes everyone laugh.But did you know humor has-more to offer than just a moment of joy?It plays a big role in how we deal with life's ups and downs,connect with others,and even learn new things. 35.We've all been in embarrassing situations:maybe you tripped in the hallway, or forgot your lines in a class play.In moments like these,a little humor can turn embarrassment into something lighthearted.For example,if you trip,you might say,"Whoops, I guess the floor wanted to say hellot"This not only makes others laugh but also helps you feel less stressed about the mistake. Humor also makes learning more fun and effective.Think about your favorite teachers-chances are,they use jokes or funny stories to make tough topies easier to understand. 36 A science teacher might compare atoms to tiny "party guests"that never stop moving,or a history teacher could tell a silly story about a famous person.These funny moments stick in your memory,making it easier.to remember what you learned. When it comes to family life,humor is like glue that holds everyone together.After a long week of work and school,a funny ramily dinner-maybe someone tells a joke about a pet's silly trick-can make everyone relax._ Humor helps us bounce back from tough times.It's easy to,feel sad or worried when things go wrong-like failing a test or missing a fun event.38 Instead of thinking, "T'm terrible at this,"you might laugh and say,"Well,that's one way to leamn what not to do!" This positive attitude makes it easier to try again and not give up. If you're not sure how to add more humor to your life.start small.You can just share a funny video with a friend,make a silly face in the mirror,or even just notice the funny little things around you-like a bird stealing a French fry,or a cloud that looks like a pizza.The more you look for humor,the more you'll find it. A.Humor can turn awkward moments into fun. B.So the next time you have a chance to laugh,take it. C.Humor is also a key ingredient in strong friendships. D.But humor can help you see the situation in a different way. E.You don't need to be a professional comedian to use humor. F.This makes boring subjects feel more interesting and memorable. G.Even during arguments,a well-timed funny comment can calm everyone down. 高二英语第8页（共10页) 第三部分书面表达（共两节，32分) 第一节（共4小题；第40、41题各2分，第42题3分，第43题5分，共12分） 阅读下面短文，根据题目要求用英文回答问题、请在答题卡指定区域作答。 The size and location of the world's deserts are always changing.Over millions of years, as climates change and mountains rise,new dry and wet areas appear.Vast regions that are. deserts today were once covered in forests,and what are now fertile grassInnds could,in time, become the deserts of tomorrow through these natural processes. But within the last hundred years deserts have been increasing at a frightful speed.This is partly because of natural changes,but the most responsibility for creating deserts goes to man People are doing bad things to Earth.For example,scientists tell people how important plants are for stopping land becoming desert,but many people don't pay enough attention to the green plants.They cut down too many trees or allow animals to eat all the plants.which damages the lnnd. Man can make deserts,but they can also prevent them from getting bigger.Some places on Earth don't get much rain.But they still don't become deserts.This is because some green plants are growing there.Small green plants and grass are very important to dry places!Plants don't let the sun make the earth even drier:Plants don't let the wind blow the soil away When a bit of rain falls,the plants hold the water.Without plants,the land can become desert more easily.Algeria,a small country in North Africa,is planting a green belt of trees along the edge of the Sahara Desert to stop the sand.In China,too,windbreaks are being built in the north-west to keep the desert from growing. But deserts still threaten the world.Research indicates land that is on the way to becoming desert cquals the size of Australia,Russia and the US put together.Can we stop the spread of the world's deserts and save the land that is so essential to mankind?Yes,we can,and we must. 10.V:wat is the most important reason for a frightful increase of deserts? 41.Please list at least two functions of green olants in preventing land from becoming deserts. 42.Please decide which part is false in the follawing statement,then underline it and explain why. 'Countries like China and Algeria are taking active measures to stop deserts from growing,and the size of deserts in the magld is becoming smaller and smaller. 43.Do you have confidence in stopping the spread of the world's deserts?Why or why not? (In about 40 words) 高二英语第9页（共10页) 第二节（20分) 假如你是红星中学高二学生李华。你们学校即将举办以“成长”为主题的实践活动。请 你用英文给国际部交换生Jim写一封信，邀请他一起参加。内容包括： 1.活动基本侣息（时间、地点）： 2,活动内容及你想参与的活动： 3,询问对方意向。 注意：1.词数100左右： 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, Yours, Li Hua (考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效) 高二英语第10页（共10页)